Ross C. Klingsberg, MD
Associate Professor
Education & Affiliations
Biography
Dr. Ross Klingsberg is a board‑certified pulmonologist and critical care physician in New Orleans with specialized expertise in cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, mycobacterial lung disease, exercise physiology, and intensive care medicine. A longtime member of the Tulane University School of Medicine faculty, he is known for his work in clinical research, medical education, and the care of patients with complex lung diseases.
Dr. Klingsberg earned his medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his internship at the University of Pennsylvania and returned to Tulane for his residency training in internal medicine, pulmonary diseases, and critical care medicine. He joined the Tulane faculty in 2008 and became an associate professor in 2015.
As Director of the Tulane Cystic Fibrosis Therapeutics Development Center, Dr. Klingsberg has served as principal investigator for more than 20 clinical trials focused on advancing cystic fibrosis treatment. He provides weekly outpatient pulmonology clinics and cares for hospitalized and critically ill patients at East Jefferson General Hospital and the New Orleans VA Medical Center, where he also serves as Chief of the Pulmonary and Critical Care Section and ICU Director.
Dr. Klingsberg is deeply involved in medical education at Tulane. He leads the year‑long Mechanisms of Disease course and serves as the Pulmonary Module Director for both first‑ and second‑year medical students. He has contributed to national examination standards through his work on the USMLE Acute Care Test Material Development Committee and is an elected member of Tulane’s Society of Teaching Scholars.
With a career dedicated to patient care, research, and teaching, Dr. Klingsberg is recognized as a leading pulmonary and critical care specialist in the Greater New Orleans area, helping advance the treatment of chronic lung diseases and training the next generation of physicians.
Contributions
View Dr. Ross Klingsberg's publications at his PubMedpage.
Awards & Recognitions
Dr. Ross Klingsberg, associate professor in the School of Medicine and director of the Tulane Cystic Fibrosis Therapeutics Development Center, is honored for connecting challenging content to meaning and for investing deeply in mentorship outside of the classroom. His teaching is described as both individualized and exceptionally supportive, going above and beyond to meet students where they are and support their holistic development. A leading pulmonary and critical care specialist, Dr. Klingsberg completed his bachelor’s degree, MD, residency and a fellowship here at Tulane. A former student wrote: “Dr. Klingsberg embodies the spirit of Tulane, encouraging students to stay curious and become excellent, thoughtful, well-rounded clinicians.” Read full article
